Requirements for participants
• Minimum age 15 years (must be at least 18 years old to be in active status as a Professional Dive Guide
to be able to work).
• Have logged at least 40 open water dives with at least 25 hours of diving time.

Has the following SSI certification, or an equivalent certification from one recognized by SSI
Diving training organization:
• Diver Stress & Rescue

Has the following SSI certifications, equivalent certification from a recognized association, or can do the
Proof of at least 5 experience dives in the following categories:
• Deep diving
• Navigation
• Night & Limited Visibility
to master corresponding specialties.

Duration
• Recommended course duration to graduation: 35-45.
• The number of lessons and lessons per day are determined by the instructor, based on the
Skills and needs of the candidates as well as the local environmental conditions are determined.

Requirements for passing
• Have logged at least 50 open water dives with at least 32 hours of diving time.
• All requirements met and all assessments passed as in the instructor manual for the corresponding
Program described.
• Pass the aquatic fitness assessment as described in the SSI Training Standards.
• Passing the program-specific final test with at least 90%.

Permissions in the active state
Dive guides are allowed to accompany certified divers on recreational dives.

Professional dive guides in active status may also:
• Train, monitor and certify the SSI Snorkeling Program.
• Qualify for the SSI Divemaster Level by successfully completing the Science of Diving Specialty program
complete.

Dive guides are not allowed to:
• Conduct, teach or assist SSI training programs for non-certified divers.